Hello all,
I've been haunting this site for several weeks now and figure it's about time I introduced myself.
I'm an aircooled guy from way back - grew up with them - but found myself borrowing my Dad's van far too often. I shopped for an old truck for several months before finally settling on a 72 F100 at a reasonably decent price. It's fair to say I wouldn't have considered an old Ford except for the existence of this site and the helpful, friendly nature of it's moderators and posters. Having a ready resource of information is invaluable when trying to keep an antique on the road, so thanks!
In any case, It's a 72 F100 fleetside longbed with a rebuilt 302 someone converted from 3-speed column shift to 4-speed floor shift, and pretty much a basket case (see the pic; it looks pretty good in the rain). I don't think it's been driven much in the last several years, but it's my daily driver now (I work three miles from the house). My plan is to tackle a major project once a month or so and otherwise address problems as they present themselves, so I'm sure I'll be here quite often.
Thanks
Matt
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Welcome from North Carolina. 
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from Salado 
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1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
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1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
1970 F-250 4x4 highboy ranger 390 V8, 4spd
2012 F-350 PSD FX4 LWB CC lariat, white
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Welcome aboard from Northern Ca.
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
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AE-35
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Itll make a nice ride!! Like the color!
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72 F-100 Ranger XLT SWB
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whats up man im from austin too
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from Georgia!Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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from Florida!Troy
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from the Houston area! Jason
"Where there's a wheel, there's a way!"
'69 F100 SWB in Lunar Green with built 351C & TKO-600 5-speed, 4.56 gears, and Eaton TrueTrac Posi.
Future plans: Maybe one day, fresh paint, though I've been told by some, "Don't touch it! It's done!"
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Sold: '77 F100, '72 Gran Torino, '76 El Camino with 454 & TH400
"Where there's a wheel, there's a way!"
'69 F100 SWB in Lunar Green with built 351C & TKO-600 5-speed, 4.56 gears, and Eaton TrueTrac Posi.
Future plans: Maybe one day, fresh paint, though I've been told by some, "Don't touch it! It's done!"
'06 Mustang GT 5-speed
Sold: '77 F100, '72 Gran Torino, '76 El Camino with 454 & TH400
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from Massachusetts.